Minter Ellison's Government Industry Group has played a leading role in advising on some of the largest and most complex procurement and outsourcing projects for government. Our focus is on the successful delivery of a robust, transparent and defensible procurement which meets the commercial and business needs of the government client and puts in place the framework for successful contract management over the life of the contract.
Our lawyers have a deep understanding of the legislative and policy framework within which government procurement processes take place. Our lawyers have applied, and advised on the applicable Commonwealth or State Procurement Guidelines, including: the Commonwealth Procurement Guidelines, Procurement Circulars, Practice Guides, Financial Management Guidance, Finance Circulars, the National Code of Practice for the Construction Industry, the Statement of Intellectual Property Principles for Australian Government Agencies and the Guidance on Confidentiality in Procurement. On a State level, our lawyers advise on, and comply with, analogous State based legislative and policy requirements when acting for government.
As a leading adviser to industry on major infrastructure and outsourcing projects, Minter Ellison also brings to its advice to government its cutting-edge knowledge of national and international developments in procurement.
Using our suite of template documentation and procurement tools, we are able to offer government clients assistance in the preparation of: Expression of Interest, Request for Tender and related documentation; contracts, deeds of standing offer and consultancy agreements; tender evaluation plans and reports; communication protocols; and risk assessment methodologies and matrices. Our team has experience in drafting documentation that takes into account the unique needs of government on such issues as indemnities, warranties, insurances, performance management, dispute resolution and termination.
For sensitive and complex procurements, we facilitate the development of a risk assessment methodology in accordance with ISO certification standards and which aligns our government clients' business objectives with processes, appetite for risk and legal documentation.
Minter Ellison's procurement team is recognised for its ability to provide legally accurate and commercially-focused advice to meet government's business outcomes.